The old Roman cross knew no compromise; it never made concessions. It won all of its arguments; silencing all opponents: from fully alive, to completely dead. This cross of Christ is the most radical thing ever to appear among men; for all men must face this cross, and do one of only two things: flee from it; or die upon it! This cross effects its ends by destroying completely one established pattern, and creating another - it's own. It never compromises, dickers , or confers; never surrenders for the sake of peace. As we yield to it, it will cut into our lives where it hurts worst, yet where the need is greatest; sparing neither us nor our reputations. Only then, can we rise in a new fulness of life, empowered by the Spirit of the Living God. Amen.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Old Roman Cross
The old Roman cross knew no compromise; it never made concessions. It won all of its arguments; silencing all opponents: from fully alive, to completely dead. This cross of Christ is the most radical thing ever to appear among men; for all men must face this cross, and do one of only two things: flee from it; or die upon it! This cross effects its ends by destroying completely one established pattern, and creating another - it's own. It never compromises, dickers , or confers; never surrenders for the sake of peace. As we yield to it, it will cut into our lives where it hurts worst, yet where the need is greatest; sparing neither us nor our reputations. Only then, can we rise in a new fulness of life, empowered by the Spirit of the Living God. Amen.
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